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The Heavy News Weekly
October 27, 2017
INSIDE:
2MHCA MAKES PROGRESS ON SAFETY, TOP
ISSUES:ADVOCACY
WORKS
4BLAST HOLE
DRILLER AND BLASTER-IN-TRAINING
PROGRAMS:MCSC
8CUSTOMIZED
SAFETY TRAINING IN YOUR
WORKPLACE: BACK TO YOU
City of Winnipeg readies its 2018 budgetMHCA meets Gillingham, Morantz to talk about capital budget priorities
The need for a new fiscal deal that better balances roles, responsibilities and revenues between the levels of government was discussed at a recent meeting between MHCA and key city councilors.
“We understand and see the challenges inherent in the fact that municipalities, generally, receive just 8 cents of every tax dollar collected,” MHCA President Chris Lorenc said at the meeting with Finance chairman Scott Gillingham and Coun. Marty Morantz, who is chairman of the Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works committee. “Cities and towns need a better way to raise sufficient revenue to tackle their infrastructure investment deficits, along with the other core services they provide to citizens.”
It is generally accepted that municipalities own 60% of public infrastructure, but collect just 8 cents of the tax dollar. The City of Winnipeg has calculated that of total taxes paid by Winnipeggers, its share of revenues fell from 7.9% in 1997 to 6.3% in 2010.
Lorenc and Henry Borger, chair of MHCA’s City of Winnipeg committee, again set out the importance of clarity in the city’s policy regarding a timeline to move to sustainable funding levels for its local and regional street renewal program.
To make full use of the value of that program budget, Lorenc noted, the procurement process can be improved. This starts with early approval of the capital budget, and release of the tender schedule early in the winter preceding the spring construction start. A mid-summer analysis this year of the street renewal contracts showed the first tenders were advertised in late March, and awarded in late April (regional) and mid-May (local).
The councilors laid out the challenges the city faces in its budget preparation, including a lack of predictability in the flow of transfers from higher levels of government.
The Pallister government this spring announced it was moving to “basket” funding to municipalities instead of tying transfers to the provincial sales tax. Under former Building Manitoba Fund, municipalities shared 1/7th of the annual revenues from the provincial sales tax.
(From left) Henry Borger, Coun. Marty Morantz, Coun. Scott Gillingham and Chris Lorenc
Photo courtesy of Winnipeg Free Press
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The heavy construction industry continues to make strides in cutting the time lost due to injuries on the job, the MHCA executive was told at a meeting
Wednesday.
Year-to-date numbers for 2017 show that time-loss injury rates have fallen to 3.3 injuries per 100 workers. That, so far, is an improvement over 2016’s rate of 3.7. Five years ago, the rate sat at 4.6 injuries/100 workers.
MHCA’s director of WORKSAFELY™, Don Hurst, noted that this good news for the industry – coming as a result of increased vigilance and safety training – is accompanied as well by lower rates the industry pays for Workers
Compensation coverage. The industry’s average WCB rate in 2018 will be $1.67 per $100 of payroll, down from $1.99 this year. The decrease is a combined result of improved injury rates and the WCB’s financial position which has improved through investment returns.
The WORKSAFELY™ program update was among a number of priorities reported to the executive committee at Wednesday’s meeting.
MHCA President Chris Lorenc told the executive members there is progress on the association’s top files, including on work to protect access to Manitoba’s aggregate resources. A provincial pits and quarries advisory committee, composed of industry, municipal and provincial representatives, is expected to wrap up its work early in the New Year, to submit recommendations to the relevant ministers.
Among the other items discussed Wednesday, Lorenc reported that:
• MHCA will be conducting a session to identify industry issues and needs, which will be fed into the Canadian Construction Association’s own strategic planning
• The Western Canada Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association continues with its work toward its own strategic planning session among the four western associations
• The industry’s snow removal group has delivered its suggestions for improvement to the City of Winnipeg’s snow clearing policies. The administrative report is expected to go to the IRPW committee November 21st
• Finance Minister Cameron Friesen sent a letter to the MHCA setting out a notice to the public sector that tenders are not to make use of reprisal clauses or local preference clauses. The sector includes government departments, municipalities, colleges, universities, school divisions, health authorities, Crown entities, agencies, boards and commissions
• MHCA has met with Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler and Deputy Minister Bram Strain, to discuss infrastructure investment programs and strategy. Lorenc said the message essentially was that Manitoba Infrastructure should focus on investment that contributes to economic growth, return on investment and boosting trade
MHCA makes progress on safety, top issuesAdvocacy works
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Annual Chairman’s Gala
Friday, November 17, 2017
RBC Convention Centre – York BallroomCocktails 6:30 pmDinner 7:30 pm
All Inclusive Tickets $210 +GST per person
Winnipeg
Tickets available as individual or tables of 10
An Enchanted Forest
Awards Breakfast & Annual General Meeting
Friday, November 17, 2017 8 am - 11:30 pmRBC Convention Centre, York Ballroom 2
Minister’s Greeting: Honourable Ron Schuler, Minister, Manitoba Infrastructure
Awards, Year in Review, Membership and Future Priorities presentations
Tickets: $49 +GST (per person)
No. of tickets: ______________
Company:
Phone:
Credit Card #:
Card Holder Name:
Contact Person:
Please Invoice:
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Delta Winnipeg, reservations: 1-844-294-7309 - room rates starting at $135Quote: Manitoba Heavy Construction Association
Fill out this form in full and fax to Christine Miller at the MHCA office at 204-943-2279 or email [email protected]. To request a special meal, to accommodate any food allergies and/or dietary restrictions, please call or email Christine at 204-947-1379.
No. of tickets: ______________
Sponsored by: Manitoba Infrastructure
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Civic Leaders DinnerThursday, November 16
6:00pm - 9:00 pmThe Fairmont Winnipeg
Proudly sponsored by:
For registration and ticket information visit: www.winnipeg-chamber.com/civic-leaders-dinner
The Manitoba Construction Sector Council, in partnership with Austin Powder and Hugh Munro Construction, has received funding to purchase four blast hole drilling simulators for use in training in northern Indigenous communities. In addition the partnership is seeking training funding from Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development Canada (IANDC) to certify 35 Indigenous drillers in the north over the next three years.
The MCSC plans to start by offering training in Split Lake, Cross Lake and Pukatawagan, where there are large construction projects underway. They want to work with construction companies in the western provinces which offer drilling and blasting work.
At this time, simulators are being ordered and the training program and videos developed. The MCSC is seeking other funders to support this initiative. The companies that contribute to the training program will have use of the simulators. For example, Austin Powder’s substantial investment in training will result in equivalent sim time at its company. The MCSC welcomes in-kind support from construction companies. It is seeking companies that would like to employ Indigenous drillers and blasters in training.
If you would like more information about this initiative please contact the MCSC at 204-272-5092 or [email protected].
Blast hole driller and blaster-in-training programsCarol Paul, MCSC Executive Director, October 20
Rental Rates CommitteeMHCA Office
November 3 - 12:00-2:30 PM
WORKSAFELY CommitteeBrandt Tractor Ltd.
November 8 - 9:30am-10:30am
MHCA Board of DirectorsRBC Convention Centre
November 17 - 10:00am - 12:00
MHCA Executive CommitteeMHCA Office
November 21 - 12:00-4:00 PM
Rental Rates CommitteeMHCA Office
December 1 - 12:00-2:30 PM
MHCA Executive CommitteeMHCA Office
January 17, 2018 - 12:00-4:00 PM
MHCA Board of DirectorsLocation TBD
January 24, 2017 - 12:00-4:00 PM
Upcoming MHCA Meetings
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www.conference.cca-acc.com
Registration is now open for the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) 100th annual conference March 12 – 15 in Banff, Alberta. In addition to a well-rounded program of business sessions designed to connect you with the most relevant and up-to-date industry trends and information, the conference features opportunities to enjoy the region and catch up with friends. Join us with your skis, snowboard or snowshoes for the Winter Day at Sunshine!
The conference will kick off with an opening keynote from Susan Ershler who with her husband was the first couple to conquer the seven summits, while Jeff Adams, Paralympian and six-time World Champion, will inspire us before the awards ceremony.
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Construction project promotion out of sync with data: surveyRussell Hixson, Journal of Commerce, October 19
The way projects are presented and pitched to the public may be deeply flawed. Mario Canseco, vice-president of public affairs for Insights West, explained at the CanaData West conference in Vancouver that how proponents inform people about projects like the Site C Dam and the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion doesn’t always match up with survey data.
Insights West recently conducted a survey of B.C. residents to gauge their thoughts on projects.
“We wanted look at how B.C. residents felt about specific construction projects,” said Canseco.
“We had done some polling on this back in June, but because the new government now is in, we wanted to see if the needle moved.”
The survey found there is still a great deal of division on major projects like Site C or Trans Mountain, but a majority of respondents agreed that engineers are the most trusted source of information. Engineers were the source of choice for 44% of respondents, followed by journalists with 15%.
“Construction views tend to be really varied depending on where you live, your age, your gender but when you look at the effect that engineers have in making sure people are well informed about some of these projects then it definitely moves the needle,” he stated.
The least trusted were elected politicians. Only 4% of respondents trusted them the most.
“The main issue is don’t rely on the politicians consistently to sell the message,” Canseco said.
“We have seen how they are ranked very low, and we see that there is a credibility problem, regardless of the party or government you represent.”
He noted many major projects in B.C. are being handled by deputy ministers, Crown corporations or politicians really adamant on signing documents or cutting ribbons.
Not only does the survey suggest projects have the wrong messenger, but the message is wrong as well.
“When we ask people what they want to hear about on these projects, the first thing is environmental stewardship,” said Canseco.
“It is something that is done on every construction project. It is not like we are in a place where no laws apply or regulations are in place but we haven’t spent much time talking about these issues. I think that is one of the major problems that we see in the survey.”
The respondents ranked mitigating environmental impacts during construction, ensuring communities get input before construction and explaining long-term economic benefits as important issues they want to hear about when assessing a project.
The least concerning issues were generating revenue for the province or reviewing the track record of proponents or firms.
When asked what would make them more likely to support a B.C. construction project, 90% said greater discussion about the actual benefits and 88% said more background on environmental impacts. 86% wanted more transparency throughout the entire process.
“If you don’t talk about environmental issues, someone else will do it for you,” said Canseco. “There is environmental stewardship in every project, but when you let activists decide if it’s environmentally friendly or not you are at a disadvantage.”
Another issue has to do with information consumption. The majority of respondents noted they get their news from TV or Internet/digital media. But Canseco explained this represents a massive split. The vast majority of those aged 55 and older chose TV while the vast majority of those 35 and under chose digital media. What specific source they choose matters as well.
“People are looking for sources of information that fit what they feel,” said Canseco.
“It’s almost like we are going back to the early stages of the 20th century where you bought your Republican or Democrat newspaper. We are moving into that now with the Internet and digital media.”
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Trade with America is dominating the headlines daily, as the future of free trade with Canada’s number one partner is hotly debated. Billions of dollars of two-way trade are at stake, not to mention countless livelihoods – on both sides of the border. But even at the best of times, trade with the US is pretty big news in Canada. A quieter but potent force is the trade Canada does with less-traditional countries – those fast-growing emerging markets. Amid the current trade turmoil, and further-reaching anti-trade, anti-globalization sentiment, how is Canada faring in these lesser-known parts of the planet?
Trade in goods is the better-known story – and it’s dramatic. Back in 2000, just 5 per cent of Canadian merchandise exports were destined for emerging markets. That share doubled to 10 per cent by 2008, and although trade was wracked by the global recession, since then the share has risen further – it is now pushing 13 per cent. Given Canada’s growing presence in the emerging world, and much faster growth profile of these markets over the long term, this share of our trade is most likely to continue rising well into the future. Certain regions of Canada are already well on the way: British Columbia gets the prize for most rapid diversification, currently second among the provinces at 25 per cent of all merchandise exports. Saskatchewan – perennially diversified – is number one, at 41 per cent. Among industries, agricultural products is a standout, but others are doing well.
The story doesn’t stop at goods, though. Trade with emerging markets in services is surprisingly strong. Back in 2006, it amounted to roughly 19 per cent of total exports of services – a much larger share than our goods trade. The share hasn’t risen as dramatically, though; while average growth among sales of services to the emerging world is 5 per cent, compared with developed-market sales growth of just 3.1 per cent, the total share of sales rose more modestly, to 22 per cent by 2015, the latest year of comparative data. Given that services trade will grow in importance over time, this beachhead in the developing world is strategically significant.
A further element of truly integrated trade is foreign investment. On this front, emerging market activity is also impressive. Annual growth in the stock of Canadian investment in emerging markets has averaged 8.6 per cent since 2007, just nudging ahead of growth to the developed world over the same time. The share of total overseas investment fluctuates from year to year, but the trend in activity is generally up from 8.9 per cent in 2007, hitting as much as 11 per cent in the years since.
With the investments in overseas markets come sales into those markets – and from those installations to still other markets – known technically as foreign affiliate sales. As long as trade continues to broaden its reach around the globe, this form of trade is likely to grow in significance. Growth in this form of Canada’s activity with emerging markets has fallen marginally shy of affiliate sales in OECD countries. However, what is surprising about the data is that emerging markets already account for roughly 28 per cent of all activity. The cost advantage of operations together with rising wealth inside these markets suggests a growing share of overall foreign affiliate sales activity over time. While a more obscure part of our overall trade, this is one to watch in the coming years.
These pieces of what we generally call Canada’s international diversification story are inspiring, but they mask one key underlying reality: among firms in Canada, export data are very skewed. Over the time period of these dramatic developments, large Canadian companies are the dominant players. Survey data shows that large firms – 3 per cent of the exporting population – account for about 60 per cent of sales, a share that has barely budged over the reference period. But in this data, some encouragement: small firms actually seem more adventurous. While only 6 per cent of large firms export only to non-US destinations, the number for small firms is 19 per cent.
The bottom line? Amid unsettling trade-talk, there is a glimmer of hope. Canada is, over time, turning more of its attention to smaller but faster-growing markets. And that trade is not just happening in a rudimentary way; activity through multiple means suggests a maturity that portends well for future activity.
Canada’s foray into other marketsPeter G. Hall, Vice President and Chief Economist
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WORKSAFELYTM Back to You with Don Hurst
Bullying and harassment affects people differently. Reactions may include one or any combination of the following:• impaired concentration or capacity to make
decisions, which could lead to safety hazards (such as lack of attention when working with dangerous equipment)
• distress, anxiety, sleep loss or the potential for substance abuse
• physical illness• reduced work performance
ST 001-15www.mhca.mb.ca
Workplace Bullying and Harassment
Workplace bullying and harassment is a safety and health issue that can compromise the mental and physical health and safety of workers. Harassment is defined as objectionable conduct that creates a risk to the health of a worker or severe conduct that adversely affects a worker’s psychological or physical well-being.Bullying and harassing behavior can include:• verbal or written abuse or threats• personal ridicule• malicious or uncalled for interference with
another’s work• spreading malicious rumoursReasonable day-to-day actions by a manager or supervisor that help manage, guide or direct workers or the workplace is not harassment. Appropriate employee performance reviews or discipline by a supervisor or manger is not harassment.
Employer duties include the following:• not engage in bullying and harassment• develop a written policy and action plan to prevent
harassment in the workplace• develop and implement procedures for reporting
incidents and complaints• ensure all workers and supervisors know and follow
the harassment prevention policy at all timesWorker duties include the following:• act in a reasonable manner in the workplace• report if harassment is observed or experienced• comply
and apply with the employer’s policies and procedures on bullying and harassment
Does your workplace currently have a harassment prevention policy?
SAFETY TALK
Bullying and harassment can also effect the overall workplace and may include the following:• reduced efficiency and productivity, due to poor
staff morale• increased stress and tensions between workers• high absenteeism rates• higher turnover, resulting in higher recruitment
costs• higher levels of client dissatisfaction
Thought Provoking Questions
Risk Assessment/Hazards
Control Measures/Safeguards
Thought Provoking Questions
They call it the “common cold” because it is one of the most common illnesses to humans.
What’s the dangerThe cold and flu are caused by viruses that constantly change so that these infections can come back and make us sick all over again.The common cold and flu can take the form of headaches, dry mouths, sore throats, running noses and many other symptoms that cause us to miss work and school.
How to protect yourself
ST 1027-17www.mhca.mb.ca
Concerns: Corrective Actions:
Print and review this talk with your staff, sign off and file for COR™ / SECOR audit purposes.
Supervisor: Location:
Date: Performed by:
Employee Name: Employee Signature:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gels
• Routinely clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces.• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. • Eat well, exercise and get a good night’s sleep. Keeping your
body in good physical condition is the best way to make sure your immune system can fight off viruses like the cold and flu.
• Cough and sneeze into the inside of your arm, not into your hands.
• If you’re able to, stay home from work for the day. This will allow you to rest up while your body fights off your cold, and will prevent your colleagues from getting sick.
• If you do get a cold, you should try your best to protect your family and co-workers from getting sick as well.
Protecting yourself from the cold and flu
How to protect others
KNOW YOUR WORKSAFELYTM TEAMDon Hurst, B.A., M.A. (Econ.)Director, WORKSAFELY™ Education and TrainingE: [email protected] T: 204-594-9051 C: 204-291-4740
Ed Gregory, NCSO, OH&S Cert. WORKSAFELY™ Safety Advisor, Southern Region E: [email protected] T: 204-594-9058 C: 204-227-6932
Randy Olynick, CRSPWORKSAFELY™ Safety Advisor, Eastern RegionE: [email protected] T: 204-594-9057 C: 204-295-3876
Trevor Shwaluk, B.P.EWORKSAFELY™ Safety Advisor, Central RegionE: [email protected] T: 204-594-9061 C: 204-871-0812
Dave McPhersonWORKSAFELY™ Safety Advisor, Northern RegionE: [email protected] C: 204-271-2088
Phil McDaniel, OH&S Cert., P. GSC, NCSO, CRMCORTM Program Development & Quality Control AdvisorE: [email protected] T: 204-594-9059 C: 204-997-5205
Jackie Jones, CAEWORKSAFELY™ COR™ Program, Education and Training AdvisorE: [email protected] T: 204-594-9054 C:204-509-0384
Sarah Craig, OH&S Cert.WORKSAFELY™ Client Services AdvisorE: [email protected] T: 204-594-9060 C: 204-979-3971
Kristen RansonWORKSAFELY™ Administrative AssistantE: [email protected] T:204-594-9056 C:204-330-3520
Gerry McCombieWORKSAFELYTM Safety Advisor, Western RegionE: [email protected] C: 204-720-3362
To contact your WORKSAFELY™ advisor assigned to your area, please see mhca.mb.ca/worksafely/know-your-advisor
Customized safety training, in your workplace
As the season winds down, training moves to the forefront of our minds.
Did you know that WORKSAFELYTM specializes in customized training? Customized training allows us to tailor courses to your organization’s unique needs and challenges and to provide that training in your workplace. Customized training is also beneficial
when you have a number of team members that all need the same training.
Your WORKSAFELYTM advisor can work with you to evaluate your training needs and areas of concern, and develop a training model that delivers much more than a one-size-fits-all solution.
Having WORKSAFELYTM work with you to create customized training helps to connect with your employees because it is relevant to them, their jobs and your company. It makes sense that workers will closely relate to training that is specific to their job, and that relation is key to comprehension and retention of information.
To learn more about customized training for your workplace, contact your advisor at Kristen Ranson 204-947-1379.
Bullying and harassment affects people differently. Reactions may include one or any combination of the following:• impaired concentration or capacity to make
decisions, which could lead to safety hazards (such as lack of attention when working with dangerous equipment)
• distress, anxiety, sleep loss or the potential for substance abuse
• physical illness• reduced work performance
ST 001-15www.mhca.mb.ca
Workplace Bullying and Harassment
Workplace bullying and harassment is a safety and health issue that can compromise the mental and physical health and safety of workers. Harassment is defined as objectionable conduct that creates a risk to the health of a worker or severe conduct that adversely affects a worker’s psychological or physical well-being.Bullying and harassing behavior can include:• verbal or written abuse or threats• personal ridicule• malicious or uncalled for interference with
another’s work• spreading malicious rumoursReasonable day-to-day actions by a manager or supervisor that help manage, guide or direct workers or the workplace is not harassment. Appropriate employee performance reviews or discipline by a supervisor or manger is not harassment.
Employer duties include the following:• not engage in bullying and harassment• develop a written policy and action plan to prevent
harassment in the workplace• develop and implement procedures for reporting
incidents and complaints• ensure all workers and supervisors know and follow
the harassment prevention policy at all timesWorker duties include the following:• act in a reasonable manner in the workplace• report if harassment is observed or experienced• comply
and apply with the employer’s policies and procedures on bullying and harassment
Does your workplace currently have a harassment prevention policy?
SAFETY TALK
Bullying and harassment can also effect the overall workplace and may include the following:• reduced efficiency and productivity, due to poor
staff morale• increased stress and tensions between workers• high absenteeism rates• higher turnover, resulting in higher recruitment
costs• higher levels of client dissatisfaction
Thought Provoking Questions
Risk Assessment/Hazards
Control Measures/Safeguards
Thought Provoking Questions
They call it the “common cold” because it is one of the most common illnesses to humans.
What’s the dangerThe cold and flu are caused by viruses that constantly change so that these infections can come back and make us sick all over again.The common cold and flu can take the form of headaches, dry mouths, sore throats, running noses and many other symptoms that cause us to miss work and school.
How to protect yourself
ST 1027-17www.mhca.mb.ca
Concerns: Corrective Actions:
Print and review this talk with your staff, sign off and file for COR™ / SECOR audit purposes.
Supervisor: Location:
Date: Performed by:
Employee Name: Employee Signature:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gels
• Routinely clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces.• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. • Eat well, exercise and get a good night’s sleep. Keeping your
body in good physical condition is the best way to make sure your immune system can fight off viruses like the cold and flu.
• Cough and sneeze into the inside of your arm, not into your hands.
• If you’re able to, stay home from work for the day. This will allow you to rest up while your body fights off your cold, and will prevent your colleagues from getting sick.
• If you do get a cold, you should try your best to protect your family and co-workers from getting sick as well.
Protecting yourself from the cold and flu
How to protect others
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LEGALIZED MARIJUANA ARE YOU READY?
WORKSAFELYTM will be hosting two seminars on substance abuse in the workplace.
Recreational marijuana will be legal next year across Canada. This heightens the need for strong workplace policies on impairment on the job.
Led by experts in the fields of labour law and substance abuse, these seminars will answer your questions.
Legalized Marijuana WorkshopFOR COMPANY OWNERS AND SENIOR MANAGERSNov. 1 – MHCA Office12:00 - 2:30 PM
FOR HR/SAFETY PROFESSIONALS/SUPERVISORSNov. 6 – Holiday Inn Airport-Polo Park8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
To register contact Kristen Ranson at 204-947-1379.
Training ScheduleTO REGISTER,
PLEASE CONTACT:Kristen Ranson
WINNIPEG - MHCA Office3-1680 Ellice Ave.
2 Winter Roads Safety 1/2 day AM2 Environmental Awareness 1/2 day PM7 Flagperson 1/2 day AM7 Safety Committee/Representative 1/2 day PM8 Excavating and Trenching 1/2 day AM8 Auditor Refresher 1/2 day PM13-14 Traffic Control Coordinator20-21 COR™ Leadership in Safety Excellence22 COR™ Principles of Health & Safety Management23-24 COR™ Auditor
November 2017
4 Flagperson 1/2 day AM4 Safety Committee/Representative 1/2 day PM7-8 Traffic Control Coordinator11-12 COR™ Leadership in Safety Excellence13 COR™ Principles of Health & Safety Management14-15 COR™ Auditor 18 COR™ Auditor Refresher 1/2 day AM
December 2017
BRANDON - St. John Ambulance Shoppers Mall, 1570 18th St.
23 Flagperson 1/2 day AM 23 Committee/Representative 1/2 day PM27-28 Traffic Control Coordinator29 Train the Trainer
November 2017
4-5 CORTM Leadership in Safety Excellence6 CORTM Principles of Health & Safety Management 7-8 CORTM Auditor
December 2017
E- NEWSLETTER
A newsletter for contractors and safety supervisors
in the heavy construction industry
Subscribe today!www.mhca.mb.ca/worksafely/e-news/
TendersManitoba Heavy Construction Association
Unit 3-1680 Ellice Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Z2Tel: (204) 947-1379 Fax: (204) 943-2279 www.mhca.mb.ca
Email: [email protected]
Manitoba Infrastructure Tenders
Reference No. 0000068939 – BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION (STRUCTURE) Project No. 6825Location: ManitobaTender Availability: Currently Available Due: 11:00 AM, November 2, 2017 Owner: Manitoba Infrastructure Phone: 204-794-2243Note: Construction of a three-span, continuous steel girder bridge over the Ochre River on Provincial Trunk Highway 5, in the Municipality of Lakeshore, located NE ¼ SEC 4-24-17W, bridge site no. 2902-10.
Reference No. 0000068735 – PRELIMINARY DESIGNS OF NEW PUMP STATIONS AND GRAVITY OUTFALL Project No. RFP-SC-2017-72Location: ManitobaTender Availability: Currently Available Due: 12:00 PM, November 8, 2017 Owner: Manitoba Infrastructure Phone: 204-945-8535Note: Manitoba Infrastructure (MI) – Water Management Engineering and Construction Branch is inviting qualified Engineering Service Providers (ESP) to submit a proposal to undertake Professional Engineering Services to complete preliminary design of new pump stations and gravity outfall at the Town of Emerson.
City of Winnipeg Tenders
Reference No. 811-2017 – RFP FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES 2018 REGIONAL STREETS RENEWAL PROGRAM Project No. 2016-138 Tender Availability: Currently Available Due: 12:00 PM, November 2, 2017 Owner: City of Winnipeg Phone: 204-986-3855
Reference No. 656-2017 – RFP FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR READYING THE LAND OF THE FORMER PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING AND CIVIC CENTRE CAR PARK FOR REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY – 151 & 171 PRINCESS STREET Tender Availability: Currently Available Due: 12:00 PM, November 3, 2017 Owner: City of Winnipeg Phone: 204-986-3855Note: See B3 Site Investigation: October 20th 2017, 10:00am at 151 Princess Street, Exterior Main Entrance
Reference No. 841-2017 – THE SEINE RIVERBANK STABILIZATION AT THE BRANCH AQUEDUCT Tender Availability: Currently Available Due: 12:00 PM, November 7, 2017 Owner: City of Winnipeg Phone: 204-986-3855Note: Site Investigation: October 24, 2017 and October 26, 2017 at 10:00am at the Site located adjacent to the intersection of Rue Notre Dame and Rue Maisonneuve, as stated in B3.
Reference No. 754-2017 – PROMENADE TACHE RIVERBANK STABILIZATION, BELVEDERE AND SIDEWALK WIDENINGTender Availability: Currently Available Due: 12:00 PM, November 10, 2017 Owner: City of Winnipeg Phone: 204-986-3855
Bid Opportunity No. 973-2016 – NOTICE OF UPCOMING DESIGN BUILD PROCUREMENT FOR THE NORTH END SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADETender Availability: Currently AvailableDue: 4:00 PM, December 22, 2017 Owner: City of Winnipeg Phone: 204-986-3385
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Other Tenders
Reference No. 0000068836 – SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF A DUMP BODY WITH SLIDE-IN SANDER SPREADER PLOW TRUCK Solicitation No. 08-2017Location: ManitobaTender Availability: Currently Available Due: 11:00 AM, October 31, 2017 Owner: Rural Municipality of East St. Paul Phone: 204-668-8336 ext. 102Note: Supply & delivery of a dump body with slide-in sander spreader plow truck
Reference No. 425968 – ROAD ROCK SALT FOR 2018 Solicitation No. 154/17Location: ManitobaTender Availability: Currently Available Due: 11:00 AM, November 1, 2017 Owner: City Of Brandon Download info from Merx
Reference No. 0000067758 – NEEPAWA FIRE HALL CONSTRUCTION Solicitation No. 16-001Location: ManitobaTender Availability: Currently Available Due: 2:00 PM, November 1, 2017 Owner: City Of Brandon Phone: 204-476-7655
Reference No. 0000069007 – RM OF GIMLI WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION Solicitation No. WWTP2017Location: ManitobaTender Availability: Currently Available Due: 1:00 PM, November 9, 2017 Owner: Rural Municipality of Gimli Phone: 204- 229-5681Note: Wastewater treatment plant expansion consisting of the construction of a sequencing batch reactor, digester, effluent equalization basin, piping gallery extension, screening, ultraviolet disinfection and odour control system. Work includes but is not limited to all associated civil, geotechnical, concrete, architectural, process and building mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls.
Evaluated Results Manitoba Heavy Construction AssociationUnit 3-1680 Ellice Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Z2
Tel: (204) 947-1379 Fax: (204) 943-2279 www.mhca.mb.caEmail: [email protected]
Manitoba Infrastructure Results
There are no new evaluated results this week.
City of Winnipeg Results
Tender No. 671-2017 – SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF AN ALUMINUM DUMP SANDER SPREADER BODYTender Closed: October 6, 2017Results:(M) Cubex Ltd. $144,687.25
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Nearly 50 new companies
$230 million private capital investment in our economy
Hundreds of new jobs
he Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA) is the voice of Manitoba’s heavy construction
industry, promoting sustainable municipal infrastructure development, sustained investment in core infrastructure, and seamless, multi-modal transportation systems.
We want your voice to be heard. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our industry, the MHCA, or the services that we provide, contact us directly by visiting our website www.mhca.mb.ca or calling 204-947-1379.
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he Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA) is the voice of Manitoba’s heavy construction
industry, promoting sustainable municipal infrastructure development, sustained investment in core infrastructure, and seamless, multi-modal transportation systems.
We want your voice to be heard. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our industry, the MHCA, or the services that we provide, contact us directly by visiting our website www.mhca.mb.ca or calling 204-947-1379.
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Your Voice Heard
Stay Connected mhca.mb.ca
75 in 2018The MHCA is turning 75 in 2018 and we’re telling our story. The heavy construction industry has helped build this province, its economy and foundational infrastructure: roads, highways, bridges, and water/sewer. As part of the commemoration, which will include celebratory features throughout 2018, we are asking for your memories, your photos or any archived materials that can help tell this tale in displays at our marquee events next year.
Do you have something to share? Please email Katie Pfeiffer at [email protected]
Thank you,
Greg Orbanski Chris LorencChair, MHCA President, MHCA
